Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines seasonal autumn ingredients for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped mixed greens
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced apples, roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, feta cheese, walnuts, and red onion.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor.
- Add grilled chicken for a protein boost.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (for roasting squash)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chopping and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg